Thread: Article: COMING SOON: Adopt-a-Prospect

I'm trying to decide between BJ Hermsen and Micheal Tonkin. I liked them both a lot in 2008 and was very happy when we signed them both. Hermsen might be the most under rated prospect we have but I also called Tonkin the sleeper of the draft in 08' so I'm kind of proud that he's been good. Any help or thoughts?

Originally Posted by ashburyjohn

This brings up a good point, that anyone with (even relatively) local access to one of the teams should get dibs on a player on that team, in preference to someone like me who isn't within a thousand miles of any of these players.

That's tough, though, when players are changing teams. I'll make it to Beloit a couple of times this year, but once a player leaves Beloit there is no chance I see them until they make it to Minneapolis. Maybe we give Seth five names we're interested in and he randomly selects our names and assigns us the top guy left on our list...?

And....everyone will try to get Sano right away.

Awesome I'm in..... I think its a pretty neat idea.

Maybe I should just take Sano and use him as an example of what the introductory post should be and what types of things could be put into updates!

(Or, maybe we should charge... ha! How much would bidding be on Sano?)

Cool idea, I'm afriad I'll forget at some point or in June when I'm away for a week, but I'll give it a shot....

One question Seth. Are players drafted in this year's rule 4 draft eligible for adoption? The available news on them may be more limited as they aren't in the Twins organization until next year, but updates on their performance in college/high school could still be interesting and meaningful. And I'm just speculating, but rookie ballers are probably not included? Oh and that being said I'm interested in Eddie Rosario. Everyone will try and take Sano and I will discretely take the second best option.

Originally Posted by DJSim22

Cool idea, I'm afriad I'll forget at some point or in June when I'm away for a week, but I'll give it a shot....

Don't be scared off by the Weekly requirement. We'll likely change that to every two weeks. But, there are games every day. Always something.

Originally Posted by YourHouseIsMyHouse

One question Seth. Are players drafted in this year's rule 4 draft eligible for adoption? The available news on them may be more limited as they aren't in the Twins organization until next year, but updates on their performance in college/high school could still be interesting and meaningful. And I'm just speculating, but rookie ballers are probably not included?

People not currently in the Twins organization would not be eligible for adoption... but I am liking the idea of having a second adoption in mid-June, after the draft and just before the short seasons begin.

Originally Posted by Seth Stohs

People not currently in the Twins organization would not be eligible for adoption... but I am liking the idea of having a second adoption in mid-June, after the draft and just before the short seasons begin.

That's exactly what I meant. Players that are drafted by the Twins.

Will there be a draft for players to give updates on? Or is it a free for all with many subscribers with the same players?

Caleb Thielbar, LHP Reliever in Ft. Myers (south dakota State) and from Northfield Minnesota, would LOVE to be my choice. lol

Granted He's old for his league, but in 10+ IP so far he's ammased 15 K's, only 2 Walks and about 3 hits with no runs scoring, the Rock Cats are bound to see what he can do sooner rather than later. (just turned 25 i believe)

Originally Posted by Bark's Lounge

Will there be a draft for players to give updates on? Or is it a free for all with many subscribers with the same players?

It will be first-come, first-serve on Monday morning. The "winner" will be based on the timeline (if two people pick the same player at the same time).

Originally Posted by Seth Stohs

It will be first-come, first-serve on Monday morning. The "winner" will be based on the timeline (if two people pick the same player at the same time).

What time on Monday?

I'm just guessing but I kinda doubt Reggie Williams will be a high pick after his twitter rant tonight.....

What are the prizes going to be????

Originally Posted by bennewitz87

I'm just guessing but I kinda doubt Reggie Williams will be a high pick after his twitter rant tonight.....

Only players currently in the Twins organization will be eligible. Williams was released before the season started.

Originally Posted by bennewitz87

I'm just guessing but I kinda doubt Reggie Williams will be a high pick after his twitter rant tonight.....

I would be surprised if he is a Twin come Monday

Originally Posted by thrylos98

I would be surprised if he is a Twin come Monday

Me too, since they released him 3 weeks ago, the day before the season started.

Originally Posted by Seth Stohs

Me too, since they released him 3 weeks ago, the day before the season started.

there you go